“Health briefs for Sept. 1 - North County Times” plus 1 more |
| Health briefs for Sept. 1 - North County Times Posted: 01 Sep 2010 12:05 AM PDT Note: "Wednesday" refers to Sept. 1 Clinical studies DIABETES: AMCR Institute, with campuses in Escondido and Temecula, is seeking volunteers with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes for a clinical research study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a faster-acting insulin being developed to replace mealtime insulin. Qualified volunteers will have been treated with insulin within the last 12 months and be willing to inject basal insulin twice a day. They also must be willing to avoid using an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitoring system during the trial period. Participants must be at least 18 and will receive all study-related medical evaluations and treatment medications free, and may be compensated for time and travel. Call 877-567-2627. Assistance TALK WITH A PHARMACIST: Members of Rite Aid's free "wellness+" customer rewards program now can chat online with a pharmacist 24/7. The online chat is accessed through each wellness+ member's account at www.riteaid.com by logging in with user name and password. Log-in takes members directly to their personal wellness+ pages, where they can click on the Ask a Pharmacist "Chat Live Now" button and go directly to a chat screen with a pharmacist. Members of wellness+ also can talk to a pharmacist 24/7 by calling 1-800-RITEAID. and giving their wellness+ card number. Sign up for free Rite Aid wellness+ rewards card at any Rite Aid store, online at www.riteaid.com or by calling 1-800-RITE-AID. Online activation allows members to print a coupon for $5 off their next $25 purchase. Meetings PARKINSON'S: The Cardiff North County Parkinson's Support Group meets at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Belmont Village, 3535 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. Discussion on information needed for emergency room visits by those with Parkinson's. Call 760-940-2763. PARKINSON'S: The Vista North County Parkinson's Support Group meets at 10 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Gloria McCellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Discussion on information needed for emergency room visits by those with Parkinson's. Call 760-940-2763. HEARING LOSS: The Hearing Loss Association will meet at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 in the Escondido Joslyn Senior Center auditorium, 210 Park Ave., Escondido. Audiologist Margie Houston discusses the new long-term-wear, invisible hearing aid called "Wow" and also will cover Bluetooth technology. Hearing equipment available. Call 760-745-5408. Classes FOOD FOR LIFE CLASSES: Sharp Memorial Hospital Cancer Institute hosts Food for Life classes from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays starting Tuesday through Oct. 26 (no class Sept. 21). Learn nutrition and cooking tips that have been shown to help with prevention or survival of cancer and other chronic diseases. Classes are held at Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion, 3075 Health Center Drive, San Diego. Cost is $70 and includes a copy of "The Cancer Survivor's Guide: Foods That Help You Fight Back." Classes must be prepaid. Register to 800-82-SHARP or visit www.sharp.com/classes. AT CARLSBAD SENIOR CENTER: The Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave., Carlsbad, offers these classes, which are free unless otherwise indicated. Call 760-602-4655: -- Zumba Gold sample class for seniors, 1-2 p.m. Thursday. Zumba combines simple dance steps with infectious Latin rhythms for a safe, moderate cardio workout that includes toning and stretching. Call 760-602-4650. -- "Ask the Nurse," 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 17 and 24. For seniors to ask a registered nurse medically-related questions regarding a diagnosis, prescription, or conditions. -- Fall prevention seminar, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Learn how to reduce many of the risks of falling. Guest speaker will be Judy Condie, a physical therapist and board-certified geriatric specialist. AT SAN MARCOS SENIOR CENTER: These classes are offered at the San Marcos Senior Center, 111 Richmar Road, San Marcos. Call (760) 744-5535. -- Yoga, 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. A multilevel class for all ages. Cost is $3. Call 760-726-7236. -- Body Balance, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For all ages. Light aerobics, weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Cost is $3. Call 760-726-7236. GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY: Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns offers "Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Options," a free seminar from 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 8 to learn about minimally invasive gynecologic surgery options, including da Vinci Robotic Surgery. Register to 800-82-SHARP (800-827-4277) or visit www.sharp.com/marybirch. DIABETES: The UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging hosts "Effective Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes by Lifestyle Changes," a free lecture by Dr. Robert Henry, UCSD professor of medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, VA San Diego Healthcare Center. The lecture is at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Liebow Auditorium, UC San Diego Biomedical Sciences Building (second floor), La Jolla. Reserve to 858-534-6299. For free parking, call 858-534-6299 at least three working days in advance. AT PPH: Palomar Pomerado Health hosts free and low-cost health education classes and screenings. Register to 800-628-2880 (required) or visit www.pph.org and click on "Classes and Events" unless otherwise noted: -- Successful Breastfeeding (Prenatal), 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road, Poway. Fee is $25 per mom or couple. -- HeartSaver CPR (Certified), 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 11, The HealthSource, 125 Vallecitos do Oro, Suite A, San Marcos. Fee is $40. -- Get Fit and Stay Strong, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 13 through 30, Redwood Town Court, 500 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido. Fee is $25 for five classes. -- Chair Fitness, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 15–29, Escondido Joslyn Senior Center, 210 E. Park Ave., Escondido. Fee is $15 for three classes. Register to OASIS at 760-839-6020. One-time registration fee of $10 may apply. -- Stress Reduction Workshop: Three-Week Series, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 15-29, Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road, Poway. Fee is $30. -- Women's First Defense, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Palomar Medical Center, Graybill Auditorium, 555 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido. Fee is $20. GRIEVING A CHILD: The Elizabeth Hospice's Center for Compassionate Care offers an eight-week support group for parents and grandparents who are grieving the death of a young child or adult. The group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Center for Compassionate Care, 930 Canterbury Place, Escondido. Participation fee is requested to cover materials and resources; however, no one will be excluded because of inability to pay. Reserve to 760-796-3734 by Sept. 13. COPING SUPPORT: The Elizabeth Hospice Center for Compassionate Care offers these free workshops designed to support healthy coping in families dealing with loss or diagnosis of a serious illness at 930 Canterbury Place, Escondido. Reserve to 760-737-2050: -- Understanding Your Child's Needs, 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 8: Understand how age and development affect how children and teens experience and respond to challenging situations. -- Talking With Children and Teens About Serious Illness, 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 16: Explore ways to begin and continue a conversation with children and teens who are adjusting to a loved one's diagnosis of a serious illness. -- Organizing Your Support System, 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 23: Organizing your family and other support systems can help minimize disruptions in daily life and provide a sense of calm and control. -- Talking with Children and Teens About Grief and Loss, 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 29: Ways to help support healthy coping and conversation with children and teens adjusting to the loss of a loved one. AT ARCH HEALTH PARTNERS: These classes are offered free at the Arch Health Partners, formerly Centre for Health Care, Pomerado Hospital Campus, Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road, Poway, unless otherwise noted. Reserve to 858-673-2529: -- Diabetes: Introduction, 10 a.m. Tuesday. Learn about different types of diabetes, complications, and diabetes treatment goals. -- Memory Loss: What's Normal, 1 p.m. Tuesday. Learn what's normal and what's not. -- Diabetes: Nutrition, 10 a.m. Sept. 14. How food affects your blood sugar. AT SCRIPPS: Scripps Health offers these lectures and more at its various sites. Register to 800-727-4777; visit scripps.org: -- Joint Replacement, 9 a.m., second and fourth Friday. -- Pelvic Floor for New Moms, 1:30 p.m. third Wednesday. -- Wheelchair Assessment Program, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. third Saturday. -- Incontinence Treatment Program, by appointment, third Wednesday. -- Outpatient Multiple Sclerosis, by appointment, first Saturday. -- Osteoarthritis Pain Free, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 15. -- Reversing Chronic Pain and Suffering, 3 p.m. Sept. 14. -- Healthy Hearts, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Free STRESS BUSTER: Solana Beach licensed acupuncturist Barbara Seymour will offer community ear acupuncture clinics to reduce stress, anxiety and sleep problems at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 and 21 at 136 N. Acacia Ave., Solana Beach. Patients are treated in a group setting with needles inserted only on acupuncture points of the ears. A non-needle alternative treatment is also available. Free, but donations will be accepted. Call 858- 342-1333 or visit www.seymouracupuncture.com. FREE HIV TESTING: North County Health Services is offering free, anonymous, rapid HIV Testing (oral or finger stick) at three locations: San Marcos Health Center, 150 Valpreda Road, San Marcos, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Encinitas Health Center, 629 Second St., Encinitas, from 2-6 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month; and at the Ramona Health Cente, 217 E. Earlham St., Ramona, call 760-736-6764 for dates and times. Events MASSAGES FOR THE CURE: Massage Envy outlets will host a Massage for the Cure fundraiser, offering one-hour therapeutic massages for $49 from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 14 (hours may vary at different centers) to raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Of that, $15 from each massage will be donated to the local Komen Affiliate for breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs. Appointments are recommended; you do not have to be a Massage Envy member to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. Visit www.MassageEnvy.com to find the nearest location. SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR: The third annual Senior & Boomer Resource Fair will be from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Silvergate Assisted Living, 1550 Security Place, San Marcos. The free fair will have booths from the San Marcos Fire Department, San Marcos Sheriff's Department, community organizations and Medi Care Advocates, as well as free medical screenings, entertainment, games, giveaways and even a mini "Antiques Roadshow" offering free appraisals. Open to the whole family, not just seniors. Sponsored by Senior Specialists Networking Group, a local senior provider networking group serving seniors in our community. Call 760-497-1150. BLOOD DONATIONS: The San Diego Blood Bank is hosting these donation opportunities. Call 800-469-7322: -- 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, GEICO, 14111 Danielson St., Poway -- 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2255 Felicita Road, Escondido -- 12:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Anytime Fitness, 100 N. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Lake San Marcos -- 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Vons & Subway parking lot, 13255 Black Mountain Road, San Diego -- 1-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Poway Fun Bowl, 12941 Poway Road, Poway -- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 9, Cymer Inc., 17075 Thornmint Court, San Diego -- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 9, County Health and Human Services, 620 E. Valley Pkwy., Escondido -- 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 9, Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center Send your health news to health@nctimes.com, or mail to Laura Groch, Health Editor, North County Times, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, CA 92025. 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| Health challenge set for Round 2 - TMCnet Posted: 31 Aug 2010 06:21 PM PDT Aug 31, 2010 (Pauls Valley Daily Democrat - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- PAULS VALLEY, Oklahoma -- Round two is this week for the start of a fun kind of health program designed to help Pauls Valley residents lose some weight together. It's called the Measure Up with Main Street Pauls Valley Health and Fitness Challenge. With a good response for the recent first season of the health challenge, Main Street officials are set to offer it all over again starting this week. This next version of the challenge begins Thursday, Sept. 2 with the deadline to register coming on Wednesday. Main Street Pauls Valley director Samantha Robb believes participants can again expect to have some fun as they work together to lose some weight. "We did Season 1 last spring, and it was very successful," Robb said. "People had a lot of fun with it, and generally they did pretty good." The way it works is teams of four people get the chance to walk in the downtown area or exercise on their own as a way of losing weight, improving their cardio, lowering cholesterol and spending time together as they also support the local downtown Main Street program. When this challenge going through September and October comes to an end the team with the largest percentage of weight loss is the winner. Registration is $40 per person with a part of that money going to the winner, while the rest goes to support Main Street PV. Participants are encouraged to walk downtown but it's not required. Instead, participants should choose any activity on the healthy side they like, such as bicycling, lifting weights or aerobics. "You're not locked into any routine. You just have a four-person team and you support each other to lose weight," Robb said. There will be bi-weekly weigh-ins held at the Stark Art Gallery, 211 South Chickasaw. Robb is quick to stress only team weights will be revealed. Teams will be given free health screenings and Main Street food journals to help track individual calorie and fat intake. As for the first challenge earlier this year, Robb said weight loss wasn't the only thing seen as a few surprises were thrown in just for fun. "It got fun toward the end because the teams started messing with each other," she said. Robb elaborated on that by saying the practical joker came out in some of the participants. An example is members of one team would order certain foods for another team when they were seen in a local restaurant. Even with the fun of it all, Robb again said the idea of the event is for participants to help each other lose weight while setting a foundation for a healthier lifestyle. She stresses all participants should get the OK from their physicians before taking part in the Main Street challenge. Teams can register by contacting Main Street at mspv@sbcglobal or 405-238-2555. Participants can also register by contacting committee member Julie Selman at 405-756-5560 or at julies148@gmail.com. To see more of the Pauls Valley Daily Democrat or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com/. Copyright (c) 2010, Pauls Valley Daily Democrat, Okla. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. For more information about the content services offered by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services (MCT), visit www.mctinfoservices.com, e-mail services@mctinfoservices.com, or call 866-280-5210 (outside the United States, call +1 312-222-4544). This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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